ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Jirapa Municipality to assess the performance of CHPS zones on maternal and child nutrition indicators. The study was a mixed method descriptive cross sectional study. The study involved all CHPS compounds in the Jirapa Municipality. Convenience sampling was used to obtain registered mothers for child welfare services at the CHPS compound. Two sets of structured questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data, one set for CHPS compounds and the other...
ABSTRACT The World Health Organization in 2009 extrapolates that 10% of the world’s population representing 650 million people live with some form of disability. The Ghana Statistical Survey report in 2012 revealed that over 700 thousand people live with disability in Ghana. The findings of Groce in 2014 and the World Health Organization earlier in 2009 show that persons with disabilities in developing countries are plagued with limited access to sexual and reproductive health information ...
ABSTRACT Background: A summated score is a useful way to capture the different measuring constructs of cognitive functioning, physical functioning and quality of life in healthy ageing. Observational studies and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that high quality diets improve general health and well-being. The NU-AGE diet quality index was developed with the aim of ensuring healthy ageing for European older adults. Objective: The primary aim of this study was to develop a summ...
ABSTRACT As a fast-growing District in Northern Ghana, Kumbungu has had expansion in female school population at the Basic level with persistent menstrual challenges. The phenomenal Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and its accompanying management problems have had a profound effect on girl child education in the District. The study focused on the impact of menstrual hygiene management on the health and school attendance of adolescent girls in junior high Schools in the District. The main o...
ABSTRACT Introduction Smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB+) remains the main contributor of total TB burden in Ghana. One untreated PTB+ patient can transmit infection to up to 15 persons in a year. However, the average duration between onset of symptoms and the initiation of TB treatment is unknown in the region though necessary to be targeted and reduced in an effort to reduce transmission of TB in our health facilities and community. The study evaluated the timeliness and factors th...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of academic stress and academic performance on the psychological well-being of Senior High School (SHS) remedial students ranging from 18 to 25 years. The moderating role of social support, africultural coping, gender and socio-economic status in the relationship between academic stress and psychological well-being were also investigated. The moderating role of academic self-efficacy, in the relationship between academic performance and psycholog...
ABSTRACT Background Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires long term management to prevent complications. It is a growing public health problem. Adherence to treatment has been recognized as a major problem in patients with chronic diseases despite the compelling evidence about effectiveness of medication. About 50% chronic care patients in the developed countries are non adherent and it is estimated to be higher in developing countries such as Ghana. Diabetes mortality and morbidity hav...
ABSTRACT Background: The study determined the factors that contributed to the recent high cases of cholera in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality. It is established that all regions in Ghana has reported cases when the outbreak started in April, 2014. The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of cases of which LA Dade-kotopon Municipality contributed to most of the cases recorded. Objective: The study assessed factors (such as level of knowledge, hygiene practices and socio-economic f...
ABSTRACT Self-medication is the act of obtaining and consuming drug(s) without the advice of a physician for treatment of self-diagnosed symptoms or illness. This praxis plays a major role in self-care and hence its adoption worldwide. According to International Pharmaceutical Federation (F.I.P) and World Health Organization (W.H.O), the public is well informed in recent times and as a resuit, have made their health care a more inclusive personal concern. W.H.O in collaboration with governmen...
ABSTRACT Background Malaria is a notable public health problem despite implementation of several preventive strategies. Over 90% of malaria related deaths in the world is in Sub Saharan Africa. About 25% of pregnant women are infected with malaria in areas endemic for malaria and accounts for about 15% of maternal death globally. Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is one of the main strategies for prevention of malaria in pregnancy. A new r...
ABSTRACT Background: Pregnancies complicated by pre-eclampsia are associated with a high rate of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The only effective treatment of pre-eclampsia is premature delivery of the baby and the placenta which can result in neonatal complications. Antiangiogenic and angiogenic factors have been implicated in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia resulting in of placental ischemia with subsequent maternal endothelial cell dysfunction and fetal complications. Gen...
ABSTRACT Background: The presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been associated with an increased risk of stroke. The indicators of MetS that predispose individuals to stroke still persist after stroke. There is insufficient information on MetS in acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke survivors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Aim: This study assessed metabolic syndrome in acute stroke survivors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Method: This was a cross-sectional study involving patients at t...
ABSTRACT The pivotal role nurse managers’ play in hospitals cannot be overemphasized and as with most roles of similar nature, a great deal of knowledge and skill is needed for effective and efficient outcomes. Many nurse managers however, assume managerial positions without adequate formal preparation due to the absence of clear cut lines of succession and are therefore, faced with numerous challenges which affect patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. This study hence sought to explore ...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the regular procedures in obstetric practices in Ghana. Caesarean surgical site infection is one of the commonest complications associated with caesarean delivery in developing countries. In order to prevent and decrease the occurrence of the caesarean surgical infections in our health facilities, there is the need to assess the risk factors associated with caesarean surgical site infections. Objectives: To determine the incidence of caesarea...
ABSTRACT This study looked at factors which contribute to low immunization coverage in the Asante Akim North district. Low immunization coverage in this study was defined as “ the inability of the DHMT to achieve set immunization targets”. The objectives of this study were to identify factors contributing to low immunization coverage in the district. Factors considered were availability of logistics, strategies used, adequacy of health workers, and supervision of junior health workers. Ot...